Russia has ordered the United States to reduce its diplomatic and technical staff at its Embassy in Moscow and diplomatic missions in other Russian cities in response to a U.S. Senate vote to impose tougher sanctions.

The number of wealthy Russians declaring foreign assets has spiked in recent months, the RBC news outlet reported citing research conducted by real estate broker Tranio and British company Adam Smith Conferences

If you’re looking to escape the roar of Moscow for the Russian countryside and fresh air, the town of Istra might be the place for you. It’s home to a magnificent monastery, and was inspiration to writers and artists.

Relations between Russia and the U.S. may be bad, but that hasn’t stopped young people from wearing New York-themed apparel. Shirts and hats with “Yankees” or “Brooklyn” can be seen from Moscow to Novosibirsk.

One-third of Muscovites who voted against the controversial housing demolition program would participate in protests against the scheme, according to a poll published by independent pollster the Levada Center.